Nico Apfelbaum is a native of Argentina, and he is fluent in Spanish and English. Nico founded Apfelbaum Law with the goal of providing dedicated and exceptional personalized services to individuals and businesses. Prior to founding Apfelbaum Law, Nico Apfelbaum began practicing law in Orlando, Florida representing national and international businesses, investors and individuals in complex commercial litigation, business transactions and bankruptcy matters. Nico and his wife settled in the Treasure Coast and have made their home and family here. For a number of years, Nico practiced law at a large firm concentrating his practice in the areas of...

I practice in the area of federal income, estate, and gift tax law and business succession planning and represent businesses and business owners on the Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach, and Okeechobee) and throughout Florida in all types of business and tax matters: choice of entity, mergers and acquisitions, and reorganizations. I also represent individuals, businesses and fiduciaries before the Internal Revenue Service and counsel clients on estate and wealth preservation planning matters. In addition, I represent trustees, personal representatives and family members in estate and trust litigation matters.

I am a certified elder law attorney who aspires to allay my clients' fears and give them peace of mind about the future. I assist seniors and their families with planning for disability; asset preservation; estate planning using wills and trusts, to ensure that assets go to who clients want as efficiently as possible and to minimize tax burdens; drafting special needs trusts; positioning clients to obtain Medicaid and Veterans benefits to help with the cost of long-term nursing home care, assisted living or home care; and guiding families through the probate and trust administration process when a loved one...

If you are looking for a Stuart, Florida attorney, you should look no further than the law firm of Crary Buchanan. This law office has earned its highly-respected reputation, and you can rest assured that your case can receive the care and attention it requires when you come here. Attorney Steven D. Beres received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University, before going on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. While he was in law school he was associated with the Florida State University Law Review. After earning his law degree, he furthered...

William Raikes has practiced law in Florida since 1981. He has extensive experience amongst personal injury attorneys in Fort Pierce and provides aggressive representation to clients in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, workers compensation, probate, and family law. He attended public schools in the Fort Pierce area and is familiar with local courts, judges and doctors. He handles every case himself and is committed to working directly with clients to help them achieve justice and fair compensation for their injuries. Mr. Raikes works primarily as a personal injury, family law, and estate planning lawyer for Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie...

I was born and raised here in Vero Beach, FL so it was no surprise as to where I wanted to come back and settle down to raise my family after law school. I attended the University of Florida for undergrad where I received my B.A. in Criminology. Wanting a bigger city and change of scenery I later attended Florida A&M College of Law where I received my J.D. After graduation I worked for a few months for a different Immigration firm when I was offered a position at a tax resolution firm that I previously worked for as a...

Carolyn Butler Norton, Elder Law Attorney works passionately as an advocate for the senior population and their families. Ms. Norton believes that the practice of Elder Law should be comprehensive, focusing on a Life Care Planning Approach. She works closely with her clients, educating and assisting them with long-term care planning options including asset protection, healthcare and financial choices, and end of life decisions. Recognizing the particular needs of the Treasure Coast population, attorney Norton limits her practice to the areas of elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, special needs trusts, guardianship, Veterans Aid & Attendance, asset protection,...

When you come to David F. Albrecht law office, you can have confidence that your case can receive the care it requires from a Vero Beach probate lawyer. Attorney Albrecht is experienced, competent, and ready to take on your case and fight for you. He has dealt with all kinds of issues and cases and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you today. He worked for 15 years as an accredited adjunct college professor at Indian River State College. He is a member of The American Association of Christian Counselors, the International Christian Coaches Association,...

Thomas is a partner at the Stuart, Florida office of Thomas|Pinnacoli. Thomas’ practice areas include family law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation, real estate law, debt collection, landlord/tenant law, business law, contracts law, DUI defense, tort litigation and other areas of civil litigation. Prior to joining Thomas|Pinnacoli, Thomas was an associate at Foreman, McInnis & Associates, P.A. located in Lake City, Florida. While practicing in Lake City, Thomas volunteered as a member of the Kiwanis Club and the American Red Cross. Thomas was awarded special recognition in 2014 by Three Rivers Legal Society for...

Estate Planning Lawyers in Nearby Counties

Estate planning arranges for the transfer of an individual's estate at the time of death. An estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by will, trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property and personal property. Estate planning allows an individual to decide exactly who will benefit from his or her estate, and to what extent. It can also reduce the taxes imposed on the transfer of assets at death.

An experienced estate planning lawyer can help minimize the amount of the estate surrendered to taxes as well as ensure that the management and distribution of the estate is carried out according to your plans. Particularly when your plans are complex and/or you have substantial property or assets, it is important to have an attorney who can ensure that your plan functions the way you intend. Depending on the complexity of your individual situation, your estate planning team may include attorneys, financial planners, bankers and insurance professionals. Some states certify attorneys as estate planning specialists, which means they have met certain requirements for experience, education, and testing in that field.

Fiduciary:
A person or institution who manages money or property for another and who must exercise a standard care imposed by law, i.e., personal representative or executor of an estate, a trustee, etc.

Personal representative:
The person who administers an estate. If named in a will, that person's title is an executor. If there is no valid will, that person's title is an administrator.